Satupa’itea and Palauli

Satupa’itea

Satupa’itea is a large village district with four sub-villages on the southeast coast of Savai’i.

Geographically, the district consists of two divisions separated by Palauli district. During the 1800s, Satupa’itea was an important stronghold for the early Methodist mission in Samoa. The four villages in Satupa’itea village enclave are Moasula, Pitonu’u, Satufia and Vaega. The total population of Satupa’itea village enclave is about 1,800 people.

Palauli

Palauli is a district and village of Samoa, with a population of over 9,000. Geological formations of lava tubes have created the Taga Blowholes on the coast of Taga village. These blowholes have evolved to become a main Samoan tourist attraction. Extensive pre-historic settlements have been surveyed and studied in the Palauli district where the Pulemelei Mound is situated

Vailoa (Vailoa i Palauli) is a village on the island of Savai’i. Like most villages in Samoa, the local economy is based on subsistance living. The people live off their land from crops grown in plantations behind the village or from ishing.

Sili is a village on the south side of Savai’i island. It is situated inland, unlike most villages in Samoa, which are settlements by the sea. The Sili river has cultural and historical significance for the people. Traditional knowledge and conservation is a key factor in village governance. Organic farming is used for all crops and the use of pesticides and chemicals are banned.